Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Another Mid-Week

I've been busy ... honestly, it might be a cliché been ... where the heck does the time go. I have nothing new finished to show. I am making a valiant effort to get better organized. The quilting/guest room is getting closer to being a guest/quilting room.

Even the scary closet is getting better. You know it has to be better if I'm going public...

I actually know exactly what's in there. And ... nothing falls on me when I open the door.

I'm prepping and doing a bit of sewing on a couple of projects to take to my guild retreat next month.

Really trying to tame the scraps. I don't have a "system." I do sometimes cut 5" squares. I love Nickel Quilts. Mostly I just cram stuff into bins and hope the scrap fairy comes to visit. But ... a goal for 2017 ... I'm going to try and make at least 10 string blocks a week. Some days I can get several done, other days - none. A weekly goal is more achievable. This is my little string bin. The big string bin is still in the guest/quilting room.

And ...

Almost forgot ... I made a Bionic Gear Bag! Sally Thompson's pattern is great. It's available on Craftsy. There are a couple of knock-offs but I do believe her's was the original (and 1st).

I will be packing this up and heading to MD over President's Day weekend.